Reviews & Ratings

Wooden acting from some actors, over-acting from others. Modern day dress that makes no sense and is downright silly in a couple of instances. Most important of all, there should never, ever, be any laughs in Sophocles. There is nothing funny in...continued

Wow. Where to begin? The script is bad, taking an ancient Greek play which has stood the test of time and removing any trace of why... Why should a modern audience care about whiny grief stricken Elektra, dressed in ridiculous dreadlocks and a...

I'm afraid Ms. Perloff has exceeded her sell-by-date at ACT. She cannot direct, and this sad production is further proof. Ms. Augeson's 90 minutes of sobbing certainly proves that she has stamina, but it's a shame that she couldn't find anything...continued

Frankly, no one wants to say anything bad about the iconic Olympia Dukakis but her role is quite limited and she's really not that good (she plays the "Chorus," not Clytemnestra, a much juicier role, camped up to the hilt by Caroline Lagerfelt)....continued

very 'mixed' production: static in staging: weird in setting (the gate was ugly to see and not in character with 'Greek" image. costumes were a mix of times....not always appropriate...but worst of all, Electra, the main character did not deliver...continued

Hysteria in Hellas was the entire play. The best performers were the chain link fence that must have been the most active performer on the stage, as it was moved back and forth, climbed upon, rattled, and abused by the hysterical Elektra and...

Elektra is basically a THOUGHT play in which the characters are evaluating justice in extremis. In such a play, it is essential to HEAR and UNDERSTAND each actor. I found that this was possible for all of the characters EXCEPT ELEKTRA. SHE BIT...continued

Haven't been to ACT for over 20 years and what a great production to experience upon returning. The production was flawless and the power Ms Dukakis displayed in her stage presence was overwhelming.
My only gripe was the 90 minute, no...continued

Solid acting and decent direction kept Elektra interesting. There was a bit too much groveling on the floor and chewing of scenery for my liking, but all in all it was captivating. I rarely go see a play for the star but in this case I really...continued

The idea of having the chorus move around was very good. Olympia Dukakis did a good job of showing how the story was going to turn out -- even though we already knew the ending. The actress who played Elektra was electrifying with her ability to...continued

First, I was very disappointed that Olympia Dukakis was ill, and not able to be in the production we saw. She was a major reason I wanted to go. The lead, Elektra, was very good, if a bit too overwrought through the entire production. Orestes...continued